Picture Books

The classic illustrated folktale by the author of Millions of Cats—now back in print after nearly thirty years! Gone Is Gone addresses an age-old question between couples—who works harder? This long-out-of-print children’s book is based on a charming...

  In Snippy and Snappy, we are introduced to brother and sister field mice living with their mother and father in a cozy nook in a hay field. Their father enthralls them with stories about gardens in big fields, houses in big gardens, kitchen...

In this New York Times Bestseller, B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright!  And for a Book that takes a Bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture.  Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans...

Black is a wonderful color. Black is special. It is true. It's the sky when the morning is new. In this loving and lovely ode to the color black, a girl describes the many wonders of her world-from the black of starry nights to her own black eyes, clear...

Imagine what it would be like to have a dragon as a pet! Join our funny female protagonist on her latest flight of fancy, but watch out for that burning bad breath! Dragons are mighty mythical beasts . . . and perfect pets. Getting to school is a breeze...

The original American classic with a refrain that millions of kids love to chant: Hundreds of cats, thousands of cats, millions and billions and trillions of cats.  Once upon a time there was an old man and an old woman who were very lonely, so they...

The perfect book for anyone who loves making art - and making a mess!  Meet the boy who can't stop creating art! He loves colors, shapes, textures and EVERYTHING inspires him: his socks, the contents of the fridge, even his cat gets a new coat (of...

This lyrical, timely picture book with beautiful diorama illustrations shows that if you really look, you never know what the world might give you to see. The natural world is full of patterns to enjoy for those who can ground themselves, be mindful, and...

Though they may speak different languages, kids from all over the world come together to enjoy the shared pastime of tea in this delicious book for young readers.  When five-year-old Luli joins her new English as a Second Language class, the...

Make way for the ballerinas! From pliés to tutus, this adorable board book will have little dancers leaping to their feet. Young readers will explore the magical world of ballet including dance studios, teachers, classes, basic ballet steps, costumes,...

The inspiring biography of Ghanaian artist El Anatsui whose handmade sculptures, created from discarded bottle tops, have received international acclaim and been showcased around the world. "If you touch something, you leave a charge on it and anybody...

Meet 52 icons of color from the past and present in this celebration of inspirational achievement—a collection of stories about changemakers to encourage, inspire, and empower the next generation of changemakers. Jamia Wilson has carefully curated this...

Fiery dragons, playful centaurs, the mysterious garusa, the web-footed bunyip--these and other mythological creatures abound in Eric Carle's Dragons Dragons. Carle celebrates mythology and legends from around the world and breathes life into the...

Craft Roach is an exuberant story about an artsy little bug who lives life a little differently. Written by Rachel Burke and with art from best-selling illustrator Daniel Gray-Barnett, Craft Roach is a fun, rhyming picture book about standing out,...

When is a dot "not just a blot on a page"? In Jane Yolen's characteristically imaginative, free-verse explanation, the humble dot can take on many functions, from a spot of food to an animal's eye, from a marble to a moon. As Yolen extolls the dot's...

This sweet author-illustrator debut celebrates imagination, the magic of friendship, and all the different ways we make a new place feel like home.  For Ren, home is his grandmother's little house, and the lush forest that surrounds it. Home is a...

Nikita is part of a long line of henna artists. Her grandmother even brought a treasured notebook of designs with her to the US when she moved here from India. But the first time Nikita tries to make henna art, the mehndi paste looks like an ugly blob,...

In this modern fairy tale, a strong, brave maiden is invited to attend the prince's royal ball, but at the dance, she ends up finding true love in a most surprising place. "The prince is smart and strong," she confided in her mother. "But if I'm being...

For generations, the women of Gee’s Bend have made  quilts to keep a family warm, as a pastime accompanied by sharing and  singing, or to memorialize loved ones. Today, some of the same quilts hang on our museum walls as modern masterpieces of...

This is the first children’s art book to spotlight the fascinating world of lithography —exploring the techniques that make it work and revealing the secrets behind this truly artistic profession.  Combining science, art, and history, Meet the...

The other knights have told him that there's no such thing as dragons, but he says, “Forsooth! There is TOO such a thing!” You just need to know where to look! And luckily, this knight has something very special that no one else has – a map that says:...

Creative young children will see themselves and the world around them in a fresh light in this charming story about an artistic soul. Through setbacks and triumphs, our young hero adds color and life to a drab gray city, bringing beauty to those who...

Since the day he hatched, Owl dreamed of becoming a real knight. He may not be the biggest or the strongest, but his sharp nocturnal instincts can help protect the castle, especially since many knights have recently gone missing. While holding guard...

Discover a whole new world of dragons in this beautifully illustrated book on the scaliest of magical creatures. From every detail of their wings to the history of their treasure, you'll learn about famous dragons from around the world. The latest...

There's a rainbow of ways to think about colors. Colors pop and shine.  Cool colors make us shiver, while warm colors heat us up. They can even express our moods, from feeling blue to being tickled pink. What Can Colors Do? introduces children to...

By Katy Friedland and Marla K. Shoemaker An art museum is a magical place. What will you find inside? This playful primer features 37 full-color illustrations of paintings, sculpture, tapestries, prints, photographs, and installations from the...